The correlation coefficient for poor hearing and loud music in a group of people is 0.67. Analyze the following statement: Poor

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The correlation coefficient for poor hearing and loud music in a group of people is 0.67. Analyze the following statement: Poor

hearing is caused by listening to loud music. Is this a reasonable conclusion?
A)Yes; everyone who listens to loud music has hearing trouble.
B) Yes; the correlation coefficient is above 0.5, so that implies causation.
C)No; the data does not suggest causation, and many people who listen to loud music can hear well.
D)No; poor hearing and listening to loud music are completely unrelated.

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2 answers:

denis23 [38] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-13T20:34:37+03:00

denis23 [38]3 years ago

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Answer:

C is right i took the test and got it right xD

Step-by-step explanation:

Len [333] · Answer 2 · 2022-08-13T18:49:39+03:00

Len [333]3 years ago

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Answer:

C

Step-by-step explanation:

The correlation coefficient is too weak to show anything